North Dakota Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Closed January 31, 2026
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture administers the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), conducting an annual competitive solicitation to award SCBGP funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of North Dakota specialty crops — fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
Eligibility
State and/or local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other specialty crop stakeholders are eligible. Grant funds will not be awarded for projects that directly benefit a specific commercial product or provide profit to a single organization, institution, or individual.
Details
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Terms
The application for the 2026 SCBGP (covering October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2029) opened in early December 2025 and closed in January 2026.
Application Instructions
Applications are submitted electronically via the NDDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program page.
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Updated September 1, 2026
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